Jag vill om du vågar …so that was Melodifestivalen…a very interesting Swedish Cultural Experience. I am surprised that attendance is not mandatory if you wish to become a Swedish Citizen. I think this is the only time I see the Swedes really cast away their shyness and inhibitions and go a bit wild! The question was whether I would as well? Read on:
Melodifestivalen
Globen is a fascinating arena, I have not actually been there when there is an event on and its hard not to suck in ones breath when you go out into the arena. Very impressive.
It was so big that we actually got lost. As impressive a venue Globen is the organisation wasnt the best. We spent 30 mins trying to find our seats. We came down the stairs at 8 exactly to the music of Eye of the Tiger as the show was co-hosted by Dolph Lundgren. It was hard not to throw a few punches as the old Rocky song was blaring out. I felt like a WWF wrestler coming out for a fight, My colleague was equally as lost and we eventually found our seats.
By the power of grayskull..no battle cat though, disappointing!
The only guy there in a tie..of course!
I was amazed at how the Swedes really threw themselves into this. Many people really put the effort in and dress up in amazing costumes. I was there as a corporate guest, luckily I didnt wear the smoking jacket as I felt overdressed as it was!
Timotej, these ladies had talent and not just in the looks dept.
Timotej...I thought it was a shampoo!
Another song by numbers...hard going!
There is a Light that Never Goes Out! Trying to get into it!
Dolph Lundgren
Now the Swedes go wild!
And the Norwegians!
Still trying to work it all out!
Gave up fighting it ...is this my final transition to becoming a Swede?
Finally some talent, last years winner Malena Ernman, an accomplished opera singer
The winner Anna Bergendahl...really not my choice!
Anna Bergendahl won the whole thing, I cant say it struck me as a great song but then what were. You can watch it here and make up your own mind if you like, I am an old school Indie and Punk so what do I know!
Melodifestivalen 2010 was certainly an interesting experience and after dreading it I was pleased I went. Very flattered to be invited though I dont think I will attend again, well unless my future girl friend happens to be singing in it 
So who was my choice…did I vote? I am a little embarrassed to tell you that I did. I texted my vote having heard all 10 acts and my choice….finished…last! Get in there, I still have some musical taste left.
Unlucky Pernilla Wahlgren, still think yours was the best song of the night.
Jag vill om du vågar! I will if you dare …still not something I would really listen to or sing along with but I thought it was the song with the best energy and no it wasnt just because I fancy her ok!
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“So who was my choice…did I vote? I am a little embarrassed to tell you that I did. I texted my vote having heard all 8 acts and my choice….finished…last! Get in there, I still have some musical taste left.”
Haha! Indeed, I think not even a great artist like Gessle would even make it
I think of the men, Peter has the best of the voices and most talent. I have seen him live a couple of times and he is really amazing. His music might be not everyone’s taste, but he has singing/performing in his blood. To me, it’s all about FEELING. I really wondered if the expats and the jury outside Göteborg and Stockholm had something against him for being openly gay!
I couldn’t really understand Anna won, to me, she cannot sing. Somebody on Twitter dared to compare her to (!!!!) Tracy Chapman. What artist gives away his guitar after the first chords? It looks stupid. If, at least, Salem or Darin would have won…
I doubt they will get far in Oslo. Too bad, but of course, if the Swedes voted Anna to win the Idol thing, the same (bad taste?
) voted for her here.
But glad to read you enjoyed and survived it
Ha ha ha….admit it…you had a great time!!!
Its good to know that 7 or so million people in Sweden DID NOT watch Melodifestivalen.
Ergo, theres still hope for this country!